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Erin Cosgrove

Chicago,USA

Summary

Dynamic and innovative thinker with a passion for storytelling. Eager to leverage skills in a collaborative environment that values creativity and impactful communication. Actively seeking opportunities in publishing and editing to contribute to meaningful projects.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Editor

World Book Inc.
03.2025 - Current
  • Source and process assets for both physical and digital publications, utilizing Brandfolder and Contentful software
  • Research photos that best tell the stories of current events for the company’s annual Year Book publication
  • Compose and compile credits for visual media used in publications

Photo and Sales Team Member for boat tour co.

Shoreline Sightseeing
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Operated professional cameras to take hundreds of passenger photos for one of Chicago’s largest tour boat companies
  • Edited and processed photos utilizing Darkroom Software from printing through packaging, for customer sales
  • Managed queue lines and guest inquiries in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, rain or shine

Social Media and Web Design Intern

Galesburg Community Chorus
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Managed and created posts for the non-profit’s Instagram and Facebook, resulting in 50% increase in followers
  • Drove increased traffic to GCC website by revamping site using Wix Website Editor
  • Designed and produced poster for a GCC concert utilizing Adobe Illustrator skills

Design Editor and Content Contributor

Catch, Knox College
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Designed and formatted two editions of the college’s award-winning literary magazine, using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
  • Copy-edited submissions for publication, primarily fixing issues with grammar and spelling
  • Authored four pieces published by the magazine

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Knox College
Galesburg, IL
06.2024

Skills

  • Copywriting and Editing
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Written and Visual Storytelling
  • Digital Asset Management
  • Print and Desktop Publishing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ability to Multitask

Websites

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Grant Writer, Galesburg Community Chorus - Partnered on a grant writing project for a local nonprofit, resulting in over $3,400 in new funding
  • Fiction Editor, Cellar Door, Knox College - Workshopped and copy edited student-contributed pieces for publication
  • Project Manager, Knox College Improv Club - Oversaw planning of 2 shows, including the club’s annual 24 Hour Improv event
  • Napa Valley Writers Conference Fiction Workshop Attendee - Applied and accepted to conference, where established writers mentor emerging writers
  • Radio Show Host, Knox College - Drafted scripts for weekly shows, pre-selected songs via Spotify and scheduled them on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, along with research to provide fun facts about a song or artist

Notable Achievements: Won first place in the Knox College English Departments’s Davenport Creative Nonfiction Contest in 2023 for Apples in October

Timeline

Media Editor

World Book Inc.
03.2025 - Current

Social Media and Web Design Intern

Galesburg Community Chorus
01.2024 - 03.2024

Photo and Sales Team Member for boat tour co.

Shoreline Sightseeing
06.2023 - 03.2025

Design Editor and Content Contributor

Catch, Knox College
09.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

Knox College

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